Restaurant survey available for Hallock area
The Hallock Area Community Fund is inviting community members to participate in an online survey focused on gathering input about local restaurant needs, preferences, and opportunities. The survey is an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives. The feedback will help inform local conversations and may help guide future decisions related to restaurant options…
Read MoreBollig encourages city of Lancaster to overhaul infrastructure with grants
By Jack Waters Lancaster City Council convened in a special session on Thursday, June 11, to review a comprehensive infrastructure Needs Assessment and Preliminary Engineering Report presented by Cade Krueger of Bollig Engineering. The assessment evaluated the current state of Lancaster’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and highlighted critical target areas for the city’s…
Read MoreDam completion on target for lake to begin filling after Fourth of July
By Anna Jauhola Final construction phases are well underway at the Lake Bronson Dam. Ames Construction came back on site earlier this spring, and have been working to complete the bridge deck over the dam and the approach panels. On Thursday, June 4, a concrete crew was busy pouring those panels, which will then allow…
Read MoreKennedy breaks ground
By Anna Jauhola Thursday, June 11 was a big day for Kennedy. The city council officially helped break ground for the water project, which is headed up by Bollig Engineering, Northern Plains Contracting and the USDA. A small group gathered for an official meeting at the site that day as there was a quorum of…
Read MoreHanson pleads guilty to shooting of Hallock man
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office has secured the conviction of Jordan Carol Hanson for second degree felony murder. Hanson pleaded guilty on May 28, regarding the shooting death of Justin Esparza last year. On March 13, 2025, Hanson shot Justin Esparza in the head at his residence, using Esparza’s handgun.…
Read MoreCommission approves resolution for tax forfeited properties, purchases blinds
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners had a light meeting on Tuesday, June 2. They approved a resolution 26-09 regarding tax forfeited properties that didn’t sell in the most recent sale. These properties are in St. Vincent, Hallock and Kennedy. “You need to classify these as non-conservation, and then they go back to the…
Read MoreTwo races contested in upcoming county election
By Enterprise Staff There are two contested races in upcoming elections in Kittson County. For County Commissioner in District 3, which is the city of Hallock, four people filed for election. Loren Younggren is the incumbent. He is challenged by Michael Docken, Naomi Larson and Jennifer Peterson. Younggren has held this seat since 2018. Docken…
Read MoreHallock street project officially completed
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock Street Project is officially complete. During the regular Hallock City Council meeting on Monday, June 1, the council heard from Zach Thoma, Moore Engineering, that Spruce Valley has substantially completed the project. “The final date on that will probably be May 29th. THat was kind of when they wrapped up…
Read MoreHallock’s diamond in the rough
Investor group seeking owner-operator to start restaurant By Anna Jauhola Another group of investors has purchased a downtown building in Hallock – this time with the goal of attracting an owner-operator to establish a restaurant. The former Margie’s Cafe building, situated on the edge of the gazebo park, most recently was Zedge beauty salon. But…
Read MoreLB Council approves pay range for hiring new clerk
By Anna Jauhola As the city of Lake Bronson continues to look for a new clerk, the council recently set the pay range for the position and a deadline for applications. During the regular meeting on Monday, May 18, the council discussed and approved a pay range of $20 to $25 per hour, depending on…
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